Wednesday, October 30, 2013

In the spring I gave you a small glimpse of our bedroom reading area. We had those floral swags for many years, and although the style was dated, I still loved the Laura Ashley fabric named ‘Wisteria”. Beside our recently recovered wing chair was a round bar table, which was given to me long ago, and it was okay if covered by a cloth.

When we were in Blackduck, Mn., visiting friends in October, I visited a fabric outlet store, and found another fabric I liked…Aviary Robin by Duralee. The price was right and the bolt held just enough for the 4 panels I needed. Sold!

Off to my friend for sewing, and a week later we had a new look.

We also purchased a small table from IKEA which is just large enough for a lamp and our clock.

My talented friend also sewed shams and a runner for our dresser.

A close-up of the fabric:

My sister in law, also a lovely seamstress, sewed cream-colored cushions from remnants bought at the same fabric outlet…$2.00 per pound!

On another note….

I am including a picture of the dried hydrangeas in our bathroom. I think they compliment the lavender bottles and shower curtain so well….

Each week friends gather at Sandi’s to talk about anything “HOME”. Join us!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Some men would cringe at the thought….painting wood….especially brand new out-of-the-box wood furniture!!!

My dear husband doesn’t mind at all…in fact, he is the one who paints everything around the house, ….like the old cane chairs….with great patience

For many years we had a cupboard in our dining room which matched our dining table which was just, …well it was just a cupboard. Time for a change!

We visited a furniture outlet store and measured carefully to find a sideboard which would fit between the windows, and this was the one.Although the tag said we were buying a floor sample, ours came unopened and new.

A few days later…voila!

It’s been fun dressing the top for fall

If you noticed the brick wall in the photo of the unpainted sideboard above, I have a notion to whitewash it, to tone it down somewhat, and I must admit I am a bit hesitant. Stay tuned!